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A Speech Comparable to the Funeral Oration

Published January 24, 2026, 07:17
A Speech Comparable to the Funeral Oration

The column refers to the speech of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Davos, which the author considers an outstanding literary and political text, comparing it to Pericles' Funeral Oration. Due to limited space, only excerpts from the speech are presented, which focuses on the world entering a new era of rivalry between major powers and the need for an alliance of smaller countries for survival. The speech is analyzed from various perspectives, such as realism with values and the international order, while reference is made to criticism of Donald Trump. The author emphasizes the importance of legitimacy and unity in the face of challenges.